Ice storm updates

The recent ice storm has caused widespread power outages and significant damage across Ontario. Communities are working diligently to restore power and assess the aftermath of the storm.

Municipal Updates | Power Updates | Cancellations and Closures | Relief Centres

Municipal updates

Below is a list of articles updates that have been provided by the municipalities across Simcoe County and Muskoka:

• Barrie
• Bracebridge
• County of Simcoe
• District of Muskoka
• Innisfil
• Midland
• Orillia
• Oro Medonte
• Springwater
• Tiny Township

Please click on the links above for the latest updates on your area. We will continue to update this list as more information becomes available from each municipality.

Power updates

Please do not call police for power updates ... they need to keep their lines open for emergencies.

Below is the most current information we have received from each of the hydro companies.

• Alectra: Outage map shows several small pockets of Barrie still without power; If your neighbours have power but you're still without, your home’s service mast may be damaged. Here’s what to do:
  • Find a licensed electrical contractor: http://esasafe.com
  • Contractor arranges ESA authorization
  • Request reconnection once ESA authorizes.
• InnPower: We are diligently working to restore the remaining 175 customers who are without power. Crews are working through the night to restore power. InnPower crews, alongside our utility partners are committed to getting everyone restored as safely and quickly as possible
• Elexicon:  In Gravenhurst, about 1,400 customers remain without power, with most expected to be restored by later Friday evening and the remaining by Sunday. Island restoration will go into the week of April 7. The majority of customers have been restored.
• Lakeland Power: Multiple widespread outages in Bracebridge affecting approx. 1000 homes and businesses in Bracebridge area. Crews continue to work to clear safety concerns and restore power. The current ETR has been updated on our outage map.
• NT Power: We understand the ongoing weather challenges with freezing rain, and high winds. Crews are working hard to restore power to those still without and we continue to monitor if any outages arise.
• Hydro One: As freezing rain affected the central and southwest regions of the province Wednesday, we’re facing additional challenges, and we expect restoration in the hardest hit areas to continue throughout the week. We are restoring power to 190,000 customers that remain without power and working with communities to support their needs. Crews are out in full force working alongside our contractors and team members from 18 other Ontario utilities providing us with mutual assistance.

Cancellations and closures

Cancellations and closures can be found here including details about schools closed with the Simcoe County District School Board, Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board, and Trillium Lakelands District School Board.

NAPOLEON UPDATE

• Napoleon Logistics Centre (NLC): RE -OPENS Thursday, April 3, 2025 for day shift at 7:00am
• WSL24 - facility is open
• WSL 9 - facility is open
• NHC - facility is open
• Moore’s - remains closed at this time due to lack of power

Relief centres

Please note, this information is subject to change regularly.

Barrie

Allendale Rec Centre: 190 Bayview Dr., Barrie

Orillia

Orillia Recreation Centre: 255 West St. South, Orillia

Midland

Please visit either location listed below to warm up (bring your own blankets & refreshments), charge electronic devices (bring your own charging cables & blocks), and fill up your personal water bottles.

North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre: 527 Len Self Blvd., Midland
(open Monday from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.)

Town Hall: 575 Dominion Ave., Midland
(open Monday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

Severn

Residents can use charging stations, restrooms, and have warm drinks.

Washago Community Centre: 4361 Hamilton St., Washago
(open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
For status and details visit severn.ca/notices

Tay

Township of Tay: 450 Park St., Victoria Harbour

Tiny

Washrooms and power for charging cell phone devices (please bring your own charger) are available at:

Wyebridge Community Centre: 8340 Highway 93
(Open April 1, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.)

Township of Tiny Office: 130 Balm Beach Road West
(Open April 1, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Penetanguishene

 Residents can warm up (bring your own blankets/refreshments), charge electronics (bring your own charging cables and blocks), and fill personal water bottles.

Memorial Community Centre: 61 Maria St., Penetanguishene
(Open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)

Townhall: 10 Robert St. W., Penetanguishene
(Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Please note, this location has limited capacity

Oro-Medonte

Horseshoe Resort: 1101 Horseshoe Valley Rd. W., Oro-Medonte
(Open from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.)

Clearview

New Lowell Joint Operations Centre: 5212 County Road 9, New Lowell
(Open March 31 to April 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Station 5 (Singhampton): 794055 County Road 124, Singhampton
(Open March 31 to April 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Springwater

The Administration Centre is operating with reduced staffing levels. It is recommended to call ahead or visit www.springwater.ca/Contact to ensure service requested is available.

Administration Centre: 2231 Nursery Rd., Minesing
(Open 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
Priority is given to those with medical needs. Service dogs are welcome. Bring your own chargers and reusable water bottles. Please sign in with staff upon arrival.

Ramara

Residents are able to charge their devices, use the public facilities, and get warm

Township Administration Building: 2297 Highway 12, Beaverton
(Open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

Beausoleil First Nation

Emergency power has been re-established at the Recreation Centre and will now serve as the warming centre. Shower facilities are also available at the Recreation Centre.

Recreation Centre: 11 Ogemaa Miikaan, Christian Island

The Chippewas of Rama First Nation

Community Members can visit the MASK to stay warm or charge essential devices. Should hydro not be restored, the MASK will be open beyond regular hours as a designated emergency shelter.

MASK: 6145 Rama Rd, Orillia

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